Ron Williams

Ron Williams is a prominent business leader and former healthcare executive. He is currently the Chairman and CEO of RW2 Enterprises, LLC, a business advisory firm he founded in 2011 after retiring from Aetna.12 Williams is best known for his transformative leadership at Aetna, where he served as Chairman and CEO from 2006 to 2010, turning a $292 million operating loss into $2 billion in annual earnings.3

Career Highlights

• Aetna: Joined in 2001, became CEO in 2006, and served as Chairman until 2011.14
• WellPoint Health Networks: Held executive positions from 1987 to 2001.1
• RW2 Enterprises: Founded in 2011, focusing on strategy, healthcare transformation, and values-based leadership.2

Board Memberships

Williams serves on several corporate boards, including:

• Warby Parker (since August 2021)1
• Boeing (since 2010)1
• Previously served on boards of American Express (2007-2022) and Johnson & Johnson (2011-2022)1

Education

• Bachelor's Degree from Roosevelt University1
• Master's Degree from MIT Sloan School of Management12

Achievements

• Author of "Learning to Lead: The Journey to Leading Yourself, Leading Others, and Leading an Organization"4
• Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 201334
• Served on President Obama's Management Advisory Board from 2011 to 201724

Ron Williams is recognized for his expertise in value creation, healthcare transformation, and leadership development.25